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Posted: February 20, 2026 (1 day ago)

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0396 INSTRUCTOR JROTC (NCO, AIR FORCE)

Department of Defense Education Activity

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$56,250 - $111,610

per year

Closes

March 2, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer to serve as a JROTC instructor at a middle/high school on a U.S.

military base in Japan, focusing on teaching leadership, discipline, and military skills to students.

The role involves planning lessons, motivating students, keeping records, and working with teachers and parents to support student growth.

It's a great fit for retired or recently separated Air Force NCOs with teaching certification who enjoy mentoring youth in a structured, educational environment.

Key Requirements

  • Current Advanced AFJROTC Instructor Certification from USAF headquarters
  • Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) status
  • Qualify under 10 USC 2031 pathways: retired NCO approved by Secretary and school; honorably separated within 5 years with 8+ years service and approved; or active reserve member not yet retirement-eligible and approved
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Relevant experience in education, leadership, or military training (paid, unpaid, or volunteer)
  • Ability to develop lesson plans, counsel students, and maintain records

Full Job Description

About the Position: Department of Defense Education Activity, DoDEA Pacific East District. Edgren Middle High School, Misawa AFB, Japan. This is an AIR FORCE NCO JROTC position. Who May Apply: U.S.

Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Minimum Education Requirement: Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) - Air Force JROTC NCO Instructors must hold a current Advanced AFJROTC Instructor Certification to teach JROTC from United States Air Force (USAF) headquarters services department.

AND Specialized Experience: Must meet one of the following pathways outlined in 10 USC 2031: Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps: A.

Retired Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer whose qualifications are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment; B.

Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer who are separated with an honorable discharge within the past 5 years with at least 8 years of service and are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment; or C.

Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer who are active participating members of the selected reserve at the time of application, for purposes of section 101(d) of this title, and have not yet reached retirement eligibility and are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment.

**Note** Only Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer applicants are eligible.

Selection for DoDEA Air Force Officer JROTC instructors is at the discretion of the HQ Air Force JROTC Instructor Management Division.

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?edition=prelim&req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title10-section2031&num=0 Major Duties:

  • Develop/Organize long-range lesson plans.
  • Modify Teaching methods or materials.
  • Maintain individual and class records.
  • Counsel and motivate students to meet standards.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and guardians.
  • Evaluate and develop educational materials.
  • Supervise students outside activities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/20/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC7X-26-12883044-EX